Princeton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,434 Population 902/sq mi density
$55,066 Median Income $24,567 per capita
$69,200 Home Value $122,371 Zillow
$514 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,066 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,200 home value, $514/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Princeton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,066
27% below
$24,567 per capita
Home Value
$69,200
75% below
Zillow: $122,371
Median Rent
$514/mo
56% below
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Princeton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Princeton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
25%
Rent
44%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Princeton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Princeton residents earn a median household income of $55,066 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,567. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Princeton is $69,200 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,371. Median rent is $514/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

16.4% of adults in Princeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Princeton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,434
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density902/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,066
Per Capita$24,567
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty11.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,200
Rent$514
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$122,371
Housing Units575
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation958 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.8%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Princeton was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (59 miles).
14.0% of the population has a disability.